Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market
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Chelsea Market is a world-famous food hall in the heart of New York City's Meatpacking District. Commonly featured in walking and food tours, the market has an array of dining options that draw both locals and travelers. Set aside a couple of hours to conquer the corridors of this sprawling indoor marketplace. Many travelers load up on fresh produce, prime cuts of meat, artisanal cheeses, and even imported Italian dry goods.
For more elbow room, visit either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Plus, keep a lookout for delicious free samples and the quaint bookstore on site.
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Neighborhood: Chelsea
Home to hundreds of art galleries, beautiful brownstones, and one of New York’s newest and most popular attractions, Chelsea is one of the city’s jewels when it comes to neighborhood life. The contemporary art scene is an integral part of the neighborhood’s identity, with gallery openings almost every night of the week and countless exhibits to explore. As a longtime hub of gay culture in New York City, it’s also a diverse district with a vibrant nightlife scene. The opening of the High Line, an abandoned elevated train track transformed into a world-class pedestrian park, gave this neighborhood new life as a tourist destination. The High Line provides visitors with a tranquil, elevated space with incomparable views, providing an unparalleled way to experience the city.
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- 14th St / 8th Ave • 5 min walk
- 8th Ave • 6 min walk
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- JamieJWQuakertown, Pennsylvania2,169 contributionsHuge Indoor Market DowntownVast indoor market, such a fun spot filled with any shops and restaurants, you can spend hours just wandering around. Beautifully decorated for the holidays, it was a pleasure to stroll through all the hallways and end up with pizza for lunch. The market is fun in the summer but amazing during the holidays.Visited December 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten December 14, 2022
- sunnyshine579Knoxville, Tennessee170 contributionsThe best at Christmas!I loved it at Christmas time! It was super crowded of course but crowds don't bother me. It was full of all kinds of goodies! They have the best seafood. We eat there every trip to NY. I had been to the market before but Christmas is the best time to go in my opinion. SO much to look at.Visited December 2022Written January 3, 2023
- Bovills55Rottingdean, United Kingdom295 contributionsExcellent food eateries, but not much sitting down space.Popped in for a meander and lunch, great assortment, all smelling very fresh. Had lunch an asian fusion mexican type place? V friendly, excellent food and their spiced peach tea was excellent. Not much in the way of shops anymore, all eateries. Toilets are on basement level at the far back.Visited January 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 22, 2023
- Conny WylieOttawa, Canada740 contributionsFoodie Oasis in Manhattan.Chelsea Market is a food, shopping Hall, office building and television production facility in Manhattans Chelsea district and spans a full city block between 9th & 10th avenue and 15th & 16th streets. I popped in here at the end of my High Line walk. I ventured into one of my favourite clothing retailer: Anthropologie, and the book-worm in me could not resist a visitation to bookseller: Posman Books. The Chelsea Market is acclaimed as a foodie paradise and that it is, offering a variety of full service restaurants as well as the grab-and-go variety. Everyone was beating down the door at the Takumi eatery so I tried their trendy Asian Fusion Taco.....a great treat.The Chelsea is a unique and invigorating Market.Visited January 2023Written January 23, 2023
- BronteBucketHarrogate, United Kingdom646 contributionsCool indoor market with varied eating optionsA fantastic (and huge) space in an old biscuit factory. Some arty shops and lots of eatery outlets all set out amidst exposed brick walls, wrought iron girders and fairy lights. We walked the floor first to see what was on offer and then settled on a Mediterranean food outlet called Miznon. Managed to get seated quickly at a high table. Tucked into a delicious falafel burger with green chilli sauce - everything about it was fantastic. If it wasn’t so filling I would have gone back for a second! My husband was similarly complementary about his lamb kofta pitta. I understand from a friend that the market can get super busy but it wasn’t too bad on a Winter’s day in February!Visited February 2023Traveled with familyWritten March 4, 2023
- Diane BKaty, Texas186 contributionsGreat location but fewer choices than in the pastDon't go for breakfast. We arrived around 9am on a Saturday in March. Very limited selections for morning dining. It got quite busy around 10am and most of the shops don't open until 11 am. Not enough places to sit either!! Last time I was here was 2016 so was sad to see that a lot of the stalls are now vacant, probably Covid casualties. Sad to see it decline as the space is fabulous. Former Nabisco factory, home to the first Oreo!!Visited March 2023Written March 15, 2023
- Ray WAberdeen, United Kingdom197 contributionsSurprise findHeading to the Highline came across a building with Chelsea Market written on it! Not knowing what it was went in to explore and found a busy vibrant place with lots of things to see, taste or drink. Definitely worth a visitVisited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 22, 2023
- Kim RSpringfield, Massachusetts536 contributionsFun place, but can be very crowdedI enjoyed Chelsea market, but please have your expectations in check. There are plenty of food options - some more take out, a few restaurants, lots of Asian and Mexican and bakeries. There are not always places to sit an eat the food, however. If you go over lunch it is very crowded. I expected more shops and was disappointed when there seemed to be more eateries than places to shop. The decor is interesting and I enjoyed the artwork. There were a lot of school field trips bringing the students in for meals when I was there. Caught breakfast the next morning and it was a whole lot less crowded. We saw plenty of security and felt safe. Public restrooms were available. Food was not overpriced. Definitely worth a stop, especially if your group has different tastes.Visited March 2023Traveled on businessWritten March 27, 2023
- 476jonathannNorwich, United Kingdom134 contributionsNice experience.Great market, food and stalls. Did as a tour, which I wouldn’t recommend. You need to visit here on your own, explore, have fun and eat too much food. Preferred Time Out Market across the Brooklyn Bridge, but Chelsea Market is worth a visit, as is the High-line, for walking off too much food.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten March 30, 2023
- jaseatonSilver Spring, Maryland2,586 contributionsA Lovely Urban MarketA terrific urban mall/market with shops, restaurants and more in a trendy part of Manhattan. My son and I took his two oldest (7 and 4) with us looking for baseball hats with NY on them. We weren't successful, but we got all kinds of mileage out of the visit. The kids were JAZZED.Visited April 2023Written April 12, 2023
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Adventure Diva
Manchester, CT2,125 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This former Nabisco factory complex invented and produced the famed Oreo cookie . The old building was gutted out in the 90s and transformed into a market that is alive and well. It can get crowded quickly so try to go on the off hours when they open in the morning or after lunch.
Written 15 November 2023
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Adam
Vilnius, Lithuania37 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Great place for great food very upmarler and unique. Accessible in a wheelchair except one or two small areas that jave steps. They an elevator inside too
Written 5 November 2023
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Lynne S
Sydney, Australia11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
One of the best experiences in NYC Highly recommend whether travelling solo or in groups. Add the high line and you have the perfect day out
Written 5 November 2023
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deanwebb2016
Brisbane, Australia301 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Nice historic building, worth a visit by tourists, as an add on to taking a walk along the High Line. Good option for Brekky or lunch. Easily accessible via the subway and a very short walk to the High Line.
The oyster bar had a good selection of seafood, and we went the oyster shooters. Very good, particularly the Tequila based one. A nice pick me up before the long walk ahead.
The oyster bar had a good selection of seafood, and we went the oyster shooters. Very good, particularly the Tequila based one. A nice pick me up before the long walk ahead.
Written 1 November 2023
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AZoratti
Ribeirao Preto, SP251 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I don't think I went on a good day, it was crowded, I didn't see anything very different and I didn't find any attractive place to sit and eat something, we left soon, maybe I'll go back and give the place another chance
Written 31 October 2023
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Ychill69
Pasadena, CA19 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This is a must do! Walk the High Line, end with something to eat at Chelsea Market. So good! Wonder the fantastic surrounding neighborhood while you are there.
Written 29 October 2023
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aavct90
Simsbury, CT264 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I love this market - there are a million food options. Asian, tahini soft serve, sweet like fudge, italian, burgers...I could keep going. Everything is high quality and I think the prices are quite reasonable given the location. They also have some fun clothing and grocery shopping if you want to bring something home. I think this is a must do if vacationing in NYC.
Written 22 October 2023
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Keri3485
Ypsilanti, MI21 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Some good eateries but I thought it would have been more of a market where you could buy fresh vegetables & meats but it was not like that. Still a cool experience but wouldn’t go back.
Written 13 October 2023
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Vicki Lynn B
Halifax, Canada65 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Great place. Ate at La Devozione. Get the Mac and cheese pops. They are to die for. The one place where they cook pasta right!
Written 12 October 2023
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C Walker
14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Hidden gem! We stumbled across Chelsea Market on the way to Hudson Yards and the High Line. Great vibe, great shops, food and drink. Well worth a visit.
Written 10 October 2023
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Jennannej
Ile-de-France, France42 contributions
Which restaurant sell the Lobster roll?? Thanks
Droopy voyageur 86
Poitiers, France797 contributions
au lobster place. a cote des chowders soup.il y a un petit comptoir ou l on peut commander plusieurs petits plats. regalez vous..
Are dogs allowed?
LavenderFemChi
Staten Island, NY50 contributions
On leash in public areas. Well behaved dogs are always welcomed.
Markyemark
New York City, NY23 contributions
Hello, haven’t been here on a sat night before. It closes at 2am, so if we get there sat night around midnight, what is there to do or see other then eating? except for maybe some desert. Going this month, in April
Kandice S
Central Florida, FL236 contributions
The shops aren't open as late. The building itself is open and is gorgeous.
#southernyankeemama
Windermere, FL140 contributions
Headed to the market with our kids. They like almost anything but they are kids any recommendations? For lunch
Christine P
Hinsdale, NY543 contributions
I would say probably Friedman’s. They have normal type foods at decent prices.
Pau Vergara
San Pedro de la Paz, Chile74 contributions
Estará abierto el 25 de Diciembre?
Samaria68
Hamburg, Germany83 contributions
No idea! Sorry!
Corbeild
Texas4 contributions
How late are the shops and food venders open? After midnight? If so is it safe that late?
dgdssdish d
Charlottetown, Canada1,179 contributions
Building is open until 2:00am but most places close by 10:00pm.
Pat6
Lincoln, NE22 contributions
I have been trying to buy a Chelsea Market gift card for our son and daughter-in-law. I have tried to call the phone number on their website several times, no one answers and no one has called back. If anyone can tell me how and where to get one, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
Jenna B
Edmonton, Canada61 contributions
I doubt that you can get a gift card for "the chelsea market" itself. The chelsea market is really a building in chelsea that is made up of a number of restaurants, shops and other businesses. it is a unique array of eclectic things all in one place. You may want to narrow it down to a single vendor as one of the others suggested above! good luck!
Emily A
Dallas, TX122 contributions
Has anyone used the Chelsea Market gift cards? Can they be used at all of the vendors in the market?
@Berryly.zero
Finland237 contributions
yes and yes 😊
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Market
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Chelsea Market:
- Secrets of the High Line (From ₱2,492.80)
- Semi-Private Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and High Line Walking Tour (From ₱2,603.59)
- High Line and Chelsea Small Group Tour (From ₱2,160.43)
- Chelsea Market and High Line Food Tour by Like A Local Tours (From ₱4,874.81)
- Private Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and The Highline Walking Tour (From ₱4,708.62)
- Hotels near Chelsea Market:
- (0.15 km) The Maritime Hotel
- (0.24 km) The Standard, High Line
- (0.22 km) Dream Downtown
- (0.22 km) Soho House New York
- (0.33 km) Chelsea Pines Inn
- Restaurants near Chelsea Market:
- (0.00 km) Cull & Pistol
- (0.01 km) Alf Bakery
- (0.01 km) Los Tacos No. 1
- (0.01 km) Westside Pasta Bar
- (0.01 km) Tings
- Attractions near Chelsea Market:
- (0.02 km) A Taste Of Economy Candy
- (0.04 km) Artechouse NYC
- (0.04 km) Liddabit Sweets
- (0.04 km) Li-Lac Chocolates
- (0.06 km) Gavine Brown's Enterprise